Obamas Host Annual Easter Egg Roll

President Barack Obama kisses first lady Michelle Obama next to the Easter Bunny during the 136th annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House April 21.

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Associated Press

President Barack Obama acts out the children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are.”

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First Lady Michelle Obama applied a healthy-eating theme to this year’s Easter Egg Roll, as she and President Barack Obama lead the annual festivities Monday under sunny skies on the South Lawn of the White House.

The first lady said the emphasis of the 136th Easter Egg Roll would be keeping young people active and healthy.

The event features live music, sports, cooking stations, storytelling and the Easter egg roll.

The president read Maurice Sendak’s children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are” to a group of youngsters, growling and gnashing his teeth and at one point challenging them to a staring contest.

Mr. Obama also played tennis and shot hoops.

The White House was expecting 30,000 to take turns participating in the event on the South Lawn.

President Barack Obama shoots baskets.

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama cheer on a participant of the White House Easter Egg Roll.

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